Part coat, part cardigan, all texture. The gentle A-line shaping layers beautifully over everything while the allover stitch pattern keeps things interesting from cast-on to bind-off. Straightforward drop-shoulder construction means this impressive-looking piece is more approachable than you'd think, making it perfect for knitters ready to level up their skills without the stress.

Interlude is knit from the bottom up in one piece to the underarms, where the back and fronts are completed separately and seamed at the shoulders. Sleeve stitches are picked up around the armhole edge and worked in the round to the wrist.

 

SIZES

(1, 2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7, 8]

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (with button bands overlapped): (34, 40, 46, 52) [58, 64, 70, 76]" / (85, 100, 115, 130) [145, 160, 175, 190] cm

Hip (with button bands overlapped): (40, 46, 52, 58) [64, 70, 76, 82]" / (100, 115, 130, 145) [160, 175, 190, 205] cm

Length: (29¼, 29¾, 30¼, 30½) [31, 31½, 32, 32½]" / (73, 74.5, 75.5, 76.5,) [77.5, 79, 80, 81.5] cm

Shown in size 2 (40" / 100 cm), modeled with 5" / 12.5 cm positive ease.

Recommended ease: 4–8″ / 10–20 cm positive ease.

 

YARN

BERROCO MERCADO (100 g): (7, 8, 8, 9) [10, 11, 11, 13] hanks #4132 Canela

 

NEEDLES

40" / 100 cm circular needle, sizes 8 / 5 mm and 9 / 5.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

16" / 40 cm circular needle, size 8 / 5 mm

1 set double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 8 / 5 mm and 9 / 5.5 mm

 

NOTIONS

Waste yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle, removable stitch markers, six 1" / 25 mm buttons

 

GAUGE

16 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Pattern St on larger needles

Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.